Bruce Davidson, of Jupiter Close, Haverhill, celebrated his 60th birthday in style last year by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Now, he has presented his money to the Rosie Maternity Hospital in Cambridge. Bruce’s climb raised £1,726.

Bruce said: “Much needed funds are always required. Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie are NHS hospitals and all the staff are paid by NHS.

“However they do try and give the care that would normally be associated with private hospitals, but without the need for the patient to pay more. This is where the funding comes in.

“My donation is miniscule in comparison to what they – Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust – need to raise each and every year.”

The 60-year-old joined a team of climbers for a five day ascent and one day descent of the mountain in October 2013.

The gruelling challenge was not Bruce’s first time fundraising for the hospital - the 60-year-old ran the London Marathon in 1991 and raised £2,000.

Michelle Gray, Head of Community Fundraising for ACT, said: “We are so thrilled that Bruce chose to raise funds for the Rosie hospital following his epic challenge.

“Following on from the total refurbishment of the hospital last year, the money he raised with support from his family, friends and colleagues will help to ensure that the best possible care continues to be provided to women in facilities that provide a tranquil environment during what is an emotional but very special time.

“Sadly, sometimes things don’t go quite as planned during a birth so it is good to know that specialist emergency care is readily available, giving mums and babies the best possible chance of recovery.”